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mäkitupalainen — meaning in English

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English meaning

cotter noun A metal pin or wedge pushed through a slot to hold parts of a machine together.

Senses

mäkitupalainen is used for these senses in English:

cotter (historical) A peasant who performed labour in exchange for the right to live in a cottage.
crofter One who has the tenure of a croft, usually also the occupant and user.

cotter — full definition

noun A metal pin or wedge pushed through a slot to hold parts of a machine together.
noun Another name for a cotter, the pin used to fix machine parts in place.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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